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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Wednesday April 24, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Cardin Lauds Teamwork from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard and Navy for Quickly Clearing a 35-Foot Channel in Baltimore to Allow More Shipping Operations to Resume
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: "The Army Corps of Engineers has had one primary mission since the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26: clear a channel to resume shipping operations. The results have been profound and faster than expected. I want to congratulate the Army Corps for its leadership and expert work, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, the remarkable salvage contractors from across the na  more

Earth Day is a Reminder that to Fight the Climate Crisis, We Must Prioritize Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Wanted to be sure you saw this Medium post by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) published on Earth Day. In his post, Congressman Hoyer details his visit to Eagle Harbor -- the only historically Black waterfront community left on the Chesapeake -- and Democrats' commitment to making equity a central component to addressing the climate crisis. To read the post, click here or see below:Medium Earth Day is   more

Hoyer Announces $120,865 to Enhance Coastal Resilience in MD-05
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: CHARLES COUNTY, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in announcing $120,865 for the Popes Creek Waterfront Park Living Shoreline Design. This project funding, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda -  more